SCDMV Book Drive to support Original Six My First Library initiative
January 17, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is again partnering with the Original Six (O6) Foundation to support its “My First Library” campaign. Through “My First Library,” kindergarten students…
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Sustain SC announces new executive committee and board members
January 17, 2024
Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…
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NAI Columbia Q4 2023 Market Reports
January 16, 2024Q4 2023 Market Reports
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2024 band lineup
January 16, 2024Columbia, South Carolina’s St. Patrick’s Day festival returns on March 16 with record-setting number of performances St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…
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New, exclusive exhibition examines relationship between people and place
January 16, 2024
Interior Lives offers sumptuous paintings, decorative arts, and more on February 17 The Columbia Museum of Art announces Interior Lives: Modern American Spaces, 1890–1945, on view Saturday, February 17, through…
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Addison Homes receives U. S. Department of Energy 2023 Housing Innovation Award
January 16, 2024
Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency has received…
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Trinity Partners announces the sale of office building in Forest Acres
January 16, 2024
Trinity Partners announced the sale of a Class A office building located at 4875 Forest Drive in Columbia, SC. Nestled in the heart of Forest Acres, this property benefits immensely…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Spring 2024 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
January 16, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 10 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving teachers in Lexington County School District One. Spring Grant awards totaled…
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Irmo High School football coach named Carolina Panthers High School Coach of the Year
January 16, 2024
Irmo High School’s Head Football Coach Aaron Brand has been recognized as the Carolina Panthers High School Football Coach of the Year through the team’s High School Football Coach of…
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SC Ports gives Midlands big economic boost
January 16, 2024
By efficiently moving cargo for port-dependent businesses, South Carolina Ports makes a $22.3 billion economic impact in the Midlands region each year. This is a quarter of SC Ports’ $87…
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Lexington Medical Center Cayce now open
January 15, 2024
Lexington Medical Center Cayce is now open. Located at 1111 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce, Lexington Medical Center Cayce currently offers urgent care and laboratory services. It is the newest…
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From paradise to paraíso and back
January 15, 2024By Tom Mullikin I recently departed one paradise, the beautiful Palmetto State, to visit another, the famed Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Over the last twelve years I have been blessed to…
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YMCA of Columbia announces Jim Vietti as new CEO
January 12, 2024
The YMCA of Columbia Board of Directors announced Jim Vietti as the YMCA of Columbia’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Vietti brings 14 years of YMCA leadership experience to…
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New pediatric dentist opens second office in Chapin
January 12, 2024
The Town of Chapin will officially have a new Pediatric and Teen Dentist as Chapin Pediatric & Teen Dentistry will host their Grand Opening on January 18, and is now…
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Columbia Pet Euthanasia & Cremation launches heartwarming charity contest to support animal welfare
January 11, 2024
Columbia Pet Euthanasia & Cremation, a leading provider of compassionate pet aftercare services, proudly announces the initiation of a charitable contest aimed at fostering a spirit of giving within the…
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A tale of three vacuums
January 11, 2024
By Jeff Becraft We have three vacuum cleaners… and I will try and explain the tale of the three vacuums. Vacuum #1 is a cannister style vacuum. The kind…
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Michael Crump joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 11, 2024
Attorney Michael D. Crump has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice with the firm will focus on workers’ compensation. Michael earned his Juris Doctor degree from…
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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022
January 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…
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NAI Columbia Milliken Land Team executes $1.85 million sale
January 11, 2024
NAI Columbia’s Milliken Land Team consisting of Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken, and Nelson Weston, recently sold 430 acres near Lake Marion for $1.85 million. The property was home to the…
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Colliers Columbia Office Report: CBD retains interest with unique market dynamic
January 11, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Columbia Office Market Highlights The focal point of interest in the Columbia office market remained centered on the CBD, which is…
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Colliers elects David M. Feild as its President; John W. Folsom continues as CEO and Chairman
January 11, 2024
Colliers International South Carolina, Inc. Board of Directors recently announced leadership changes as it elected David M. Feild, CCIM, as its President. John W. Folsom, who has led the company…
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Colliers represents buyer in the purchase of office building located in Irmo
January 11, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented RB Todd Properties, LLC in the purchase of a ±1,530-square-foot office building located at 7436 Broad River Road. This Class A office…
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Want to serve on a nonprofit board? Blueprint for Leadership applications are open now!
January 11, 2024
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, through January 19, 2024. Blueprint for Leadership is designed to…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeast Region announces its 2024 South Carolina Local Steering Committee leadership
January 11, 2024
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeast Region announced its South Carolina Local Steering Committee (LSC) leadership for 2024. The Southeast Region is one of the largest in the international organization…
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Audition for Something Rotten at Town Theatre
January 11, 2024
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are…
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Danna Gonzalez McIntire joins Broadstreet.net as content developer
January 11, 2024
Broadstreet.net, a leading digital marketing company, announced the addition of Danna Gonzalez McIntire to its team as a content developer with a significant focus on writing blogs and email marketing.…
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Moon Over Buffalo at Town Theatre
January 11, 2024
It’s 1953 in Buffalo where actors, George and Charlotte Hay, are fading faster than a New York minute. Their struggle to keep their name in lights has them performing Cyrano…
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South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships
January 11, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 14th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or technical college…
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First Reliance Bank founder’s father leaves a legacy
January 11, 2024
Freddie Saunders, 86, of Florence, South Carolina, died peacefully on January 9, 2024, at the McLeod Health Hospice Care. Freddie was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on May 24, 1937,…
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The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group named to Forbes Magazine’s 2024 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
January 10, 2024
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group based in Columbia, SC, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2024 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management…
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Mission Lexington Race Against Hunger – March 16th
January 10, 2024
The heart of Lexington County beats with compassion as the community rallies for the “Lexington Race Against Hunger” on March 16th, commencing at 8:00am at Lexington High School. This charitable…
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GMK’s Matt Fecas achieves PE Designation
January 10, 2024
GMK announced that Matthew J. Fecas has successfully become a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of South Carolina through the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional…
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Mickle & Bass Law Firm announced Jamie Davidson as partner
January 10, 2024
Mickle & Bass Law Firm announced that Jamie Davidson has been made a partner in the firm. Jamie is a 2013 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of…
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Richland County to host transportation planning meetings
January 10, 2024
Richland County has scheduled a series of transportation planning meetings as part of a transportation needs assessment. The drop-in style meetings will take place in each of the 11 Council…
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Coastal Kingdom Season 4 premieres on SCETV, exploring Lowcountry wildlife
January 10, 2024
The half-hour nature series Coastal Kingdom has returned for Season 4 on South Carolina ETV. Host Tony Mills, a naturalist and educator with the Spring Island Trust in Beaufort County, and cinematographer…
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Morris appointed director of finance
January 10, 2024
Newberry College announced the appointment of Margaret “Carrie” Morris, class of 2003, as its new director of finance. “Carrie has an exceptional background in fiscal management and financial reporting,” said…
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City conducts swearing-in ceremony for City Council Members
January 10, 2024Councilman Will Brennan, District III, and Councilman Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, were sworn in on January 3, 2024 at City Hall Council Chambers. The oath for Councilman Edward H. McDowell,…
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Trinity Partners names new managing partner in Columbia, SC
January 10, 2024
Trinity Partners has named Peyton Bryant, CCIM, SIOR to the role of Managing Partner for the Columbia office. Bryant will succeed South Carolina Founding Partner, Bruce Harper, SIOR, and will…
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SIOS reveals technology predictions for 2024
January 10, 2024
From New Requirements for High Availability Protection to Sophisticated Storage and Disaster Recovery Strategies – Here Are Some of the Biggest Trends SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application…
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First Community Bank announces leadership moves
January 10, 2024
First Community Bank announced promotions and additions to its executive leadership team. Effective July 1, 2024, J. Ted Nissen will become CEO of First Community Bank while still retaining the…
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Workplace Friends Best Come Naturally
January 10, 2024
By Tom Poland I stumbled across an old magazine feature of mine and it made me recall stops I’d made along that long, winding road called “Career.” Some memories…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country, South Carolina: World-class fishing + National Tournaments = Vacation Fun
January 10, 2024
With world-class fishing prime for elite tournaments and sparkling waters beckoning vacationing families, Lake Murray offers year-round entertainment and relaxation. Catch fishing tournament fever and reel in vacation fun in Capital…
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State Museum to provide free visual interpretation for blind and low vision guests
January 10, 2024
The museum is the first attraction in the Southeast to offer unlimited access to certified visual interpreters through Aira, a downloadable app available on iOS and Android. The South Carolina…
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Richland One looking for mentors during National Mentoring Month
January 10, 2024
January is National Mentoring Month, and Richland One’s Office of Dropout Prevention and Mentoring Services is asking community members to consider becoming mentors to students in the district. “Mentors provide…
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Capital Concrete Co. grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Fairfield County, SC
January 10, 2024
$8.25 Million investment will create 17 new jobs Capital Concrete Co., a construction materials supplier, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Fairfield County. The company’s…
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SCDE seeks summer food program partners
January 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program…
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Columbia Boat Show under new ownership and management
January 9, 2024
The Columbia Boat Show is set to make a grand return to the S.C. State Fairgrounds February 16-18, 2024. This annual event is newly owned by Midlands Boat Show Group…
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Greenwood Pathway House receives national Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award
January 9, 2024
Greenwood Pathway House is receiving $30,000 as a Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards recipient. The award, presented during a news conference at Chick-fil-A in Greenwood, is part of a national program…
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Lima One Capital predicts stable housing prices and increased transaction volume in 2024
January 9, 2024
Lima One Capital unveiled its 2004 Housing Outlook today. The 26-page document predicts a more stable housing market than that of the previous 12 months. “The 2023 Housing Market tested…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 9, 2024
Efferent Labs and Lucie Medical were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. EHG South received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Startup…
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